Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Egypt protests: Where are we now?

Egypt protests: Where are we now?


Egypt protests: Where are we now?

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 10:23 AM PST

Despite reports of a return to normalcy on the Egyptian street, the situation on the ground is anything but: Protests continue while statements from leaders have served only to maintain or even stoke the tinderbox status of negotiations. FULL STORY | WHITE HOUSE | iREPORTER PHOTOS | TIMELINE | OPINION | VIDEO

Korea talks stall after North walks out

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:08 AM PST

Talks between North and South Korea collapsed Wednesday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on securing high-level military discussions during preparatory meetings held in the border area of Panmunjom.

Italian prosecutors seek trial of Berlusconi

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 06:23 AM PST

Italian prosecutors Wednesday will formally request a fast-track trial of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for alleged abuse of power, sex with an underage prostitute, or both, they said.

At least 7 killed in northern Iraq attacks

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 03:53 AM PST

At least seven people were killed and 68 others were wounded after three car bomb explosions Wednesday in Iraq's oil-rich northern city of Kirkuk, said Jamal Taher, police chief.

FARC frees first of 5 hostages in Colombia

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:08 AM PST

Helicopters early Wednesday were prepared to take off from Villavicencio, Colombia and into the jungle for what would be the first of five hostage releases by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.

Iranian official warns against opposition rally

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:24 AM PST

Iranian authorities have warned against any attempt by Iran's opposition movement to hold a rally in support of the popular uprisings in the Middle East, Iran's state news agency reported.

Southern Sudanese minister, bodyguard shot dead

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:31 AM PST

A Southern Sudanese minister and his bodyguard were fatally shot Monday in Juba, authorities said.

Greek-flagged tanker hijacked

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 08:11 AM PST

A tanker was hijacked on Wednesday in the North Arabian Sea, the European Union Naval Force said.

New passport moves Haiti's Aristide step closer to home

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 11:10 AM PST

Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Haiti's first democratically president who has been living in exile in South Africa for seven years, has been issued a new passport to return home, his U.S. attorney said Wednesday.

Ex-Liberian leader boycotts war-crimes trial

Posted: 09 Feb 2011 04:14 AM PST

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor boycotted his war crimes trial again Wednesday after judges rejected a delayed summary from his defense team, a court official said.

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